Supporter Spring 2020
AnglicareSA welcomes the recent announcement from Western Australian not-for-profit Communicare that will see White Ribbon Australia relaunched across Australia. White Ribbon Australia relaunch
Part of the iconic global social movement working to eliminate gendered violence, White Ribbon Australia is committed to creating a safer world for women and children. The Communicare announcement comes at a pivotal time for our communities. It is an opportunity to engage with decision makers and policy shapers to create important change. We look forward to hearing more following the appointment of Brad Chilcott as White Ribbon Australia’s Executive Director. Brad has extensive experience across the non-government sector, as well as his strong track record as a social justice campaigner. Through education, advocacy and grassroots action, we must seek to meaningfully address men’s violence against women, in whatever form that abuse may take. AnglicareSA stands ready to continue its work with White Ribbon Australia and, ultimately, help end men’s violence against women.
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in their home following a hospital stay. Graham continues to receive support through an AnglicareSA Home Care Package. During COVID-19 restrictions, AnglicareSA’s Home Care packages have run via Telehealth to ensure consistent delivery of care services and Graham receives occupational therapy via video calls with AnglicareSA staff. Now using a walking stick, Graham is much more mobile and enjoying life in his own home. “I can now tie my shoelaces and do up the buttons on my shirt,” he said. AnglicareSA’s Home Care Packages offer flexibility and personal choice, tailoring a wide variety of services, equipment and supports for individual customer lifestyles.
Graham (89) was visiting a friend on a particularly hot day last summer when he collapsed on the road. After suffering extensive burns from the heat of the road, he spent time in hospital and needed rehabilitation to get back on his feet. Once home, Graham required supervision and a walking aid as well as oversight of his recovering burns given the risk of infection. Graham’s wife Jenny took on his formal caring role with the support of an AnglicareSA Transitional Care Program, which offers up to 12 weeks of rehabilitation to eligible older people
“I’m particularly pleased to be able to walk to the service station and buy my morning newspaper without relying on others.” – Graham
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